Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair has spoken out after his nasty hit on Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence led to a massive on-field scuffle. Al-Shaair, 27, illegally hit Lawrence,

Houston Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans defended Azeez Al-Shaair after the linebacker was ejected from Sunday’s game for throwing a late hit on Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence.

Houston Texans coach DeMeco Ryans said Monday that he stood behind Azeez Al-Shaair after his linebacker was ejected and widely criticized for hitting Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence in the head in Sunday’s win.